Yes, wplightbox is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use wplightbox?

wplightbox has 70 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best wplightbox alternatives?

Popular alternatives to wplightbox include Firelight Lightbox, Responsive Lightbox & Gallery, Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does wplightbox work with the latest WordPress?

wplightbox has been tested up to WordPress 6.1.10. It requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+.

wplightbox — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: wplightbox
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: welrachid

As of April 2026, wplightbox is a WordPress lightbox plugin with 70 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Last updated 3 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.

5/51 reviews

70active installs

1.7K+total downloads

7 yearssince 2019

Overview

No dependencies. A simple non-intrusive lightweight plugin for wordpress for easily making lightboxes on desktop+tablets while redirecting user on mobile.
Plugin is mainly developed for easier integration with
BookEtBord
NemTakeaway
NemGavekort

Using the plugin only requires you to set a classname wplightbox on your anchor elements

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